I needed a new guest room bed and wanted something that felt "hotel-lish" for our guest. I also never wanted to clean under the bed again. So I designed this bed with the enclosed base and hotel style look.
It was easy to build in the different pieces, move up to the room by myself and assemble. A king size bed is a big project. The way this bed comes together, it is do-able by one person.
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With Mother's Day coming up I wanted to create a unique way to give gifts for the mom's in my life. I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be a great fence picket project, so this is what I came up with.
Why We Love this Wood Gift Tote
• Budget-friendly—made from fence picket scraps
• Great way to use up leftover wood
• Beginner-friendly build (simple cuts + basic tools)
• Quick project—perfect for last-minute gifting
• Uses minimal materials (just wood + rope!)
• Unique “handbag” design that instantly elevates any gift
• Doubles as the gift and the packaging
• Easy to customize size, shape, and finish
• Works for so many occasions (Mother’s Day, teacher gifts, housewarming, holidays)
• Reusable—becomes decor, storage, or a planter after gifting
• Lightweight and easy to carry with rope handles
• Perfect for styling—fill with flowers, treats, or themed goodies
How I Built this Project
Start by cutting and sanding your pieces. For the curve, make an outline of a round object and cut with a jigsaw. Use the first one as a template to trace before cutting the second one.
I then marked and drilled my holes and added the rope handles.
After that I nailed the end pieces in place.
Glue and nail the bottom piece. You can use a fence picket here, I opted for a scrap piece of plywood that I had on hand for a more low profile look.
Fill it with flowers or goodies!
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I wanted a small herb planter by my door that’s easy to reach without taking up much space. I didn’t need the full-size version, so this compact size is just right.
Why We Love this Two Tier Ladder Planter
• Budget-friendly build using affordable, easy-to-find lumber
• Easy to build with just basic tools
• Simple design with straightforward cuts—great for beginners
• Two tiers = more planting space without taking up extra footprint
• Perfect for herbs, flowers, or even small garden starts
• Easy to customize for your space—adjust the size, depth, or height
• Finish it your way—paint, stain, or leave it natural for a cedar look
• Adds instant charm to porches, patios, or entryways
• Lightweight and easy to move around as needed
How I Built this Project
I started by cutting my 2x6 planter box ends.
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I then set them on their side, added glue and then nailed the fence pickets to the front and back of each end.
For the bottom piece, just set inside the box and gently tap into place. I put a couple of nails at each side to hold the bottom in place.
Once the boxes were done I built the legs. I just followed the cut list on the plan. Once I got my first leg cut I used it as a template to cut the second leg. Once both legs were cut I set them side by side and gave them a good sanding.
Once the legs are cut, finish the legs and boxes separately if you want a two-tone look. For assembly, mark the legs for placement, then screw the boxes in to maintain proper spacing. Keep each box flush with the back edge of the legs.
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Reader build features slightly taller (12") height for 5' doors
We love this playhouse because it is tall inside, so big kids and Mom's under 6 feet can play too.
We love that the windows add natural light.
We love that both doors open up and it feels so giant in there!
And we love how simple this playhouse was to build. Read on - once you get the four walls built on the ground, you just stand them, tie in with some roof rafters, and put plywood on top. It really is pretty simple!
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My oldest daughter is moving into her first tiny studio apartment! She can't hang anything on the walls, but needed a coat rack in the entryway. I built this for her, designed to be lightweight and easy to move, inexpensive so its not a forever commitment, but still cute and super functional!
Why We Love this Lightweight Coat Rack or Instant Closet!
Lightweight - easy to move upstairs or between rooms
Coat rack without holes in the wall
Can work as a closet too
Inexpensive and fast to build
Wood look is cute and stylish
Fun and easy project
Can work in a bathroom too!
How I Built this Project
This was a fun and fast project that I built in about an hour to surprise my daughter. I used a compound miter saw to cut my boards, but you can use a circular saw or even a handsaw to make cuts.
I predrilled all the screw holes first (this is outlined in the plans exactly where to predrill)
Then I assembled the ladder part first. I used a scrap piece of 3/8" plywood to hold the shorter 1x2s up to attach so the shorter 1x2s are centered on the legs. I used glue at all joints.
Then I added the 1x12 shelves. You have to make sure these are attached square.
Then finally attached the third leg to the ends of the 1x12 and top 1x2.
I used Varathane Rustic Brown Aged Wood Accerator product - it is very beginner friendly and creates a neutral wood tone.
Heres completed in the shop, letting the wood stain dry.
I did contemplate adding hooks but this would increase the cost quite a bit. So we left without. Some S hooks on the ladder end could add some functionality to the ends, or even so hanging baskets.
All in all - a great project for an apartment or small room. It is on the smaller side, and is lightweight so it's easy to move around - but the lightweight does make it easy to knock over.
We love how it turned out and my daughter was very thankful and has already packed it off to her first apartment.
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